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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
World Malaria Report 2015 released by which organisation
A
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
B
World Organization for Animal Health (OIE)
C
World Health Organization (WHO)
D
United Nation Development Programme (UNDP)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Overview. Each year, WHO’s World malaria report offers in-depth information on the latest trends in malaria control and elimination at global, regional and country levels.

Detailed explanation-2: -The World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 212 million cases of malaria occurred worldwide in 2015, resulting in 429, 000 deaths (2). The African region accounts for an estimated 92% of all malaria deaths (2). P.

Detailed explanation-3: -Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. It is preventable and curable. In 2021, there were an estimated 247 million cases of malaria worldwide. The estimated number of malaria deaths stood at 619 000 in 2021.

Detailed explanation-4: -The malaria elimination training curriculum is designed for health professionals. It aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate a programme for malaria elimination and prevention of re-establishment of transmission.

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